Guide To Berkshire East Ski Area
Berkshire East is a family-run resort that has been around for 35 years. It is located in Charlemont, 17 miles west of Greenfield, just off Route 2. It has 45 trails.
Getting there:
66 Thunder Mtn. Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
413-339-6617
berkshireeast.com
Take Route 2 West. Merge onto I-91 South. Take the first exit (26) to get back onto Route 2 West. At the traffic circle take the second exit onto Route 2 West. From here there are signs directing you to Berkshire East. Follow Route 2 for 17 miles to Charlemont. After passing through the center of town take a left following the signs for Route 8A South. You will cross a bridge. At the T intersection take a left, and Berkshire East will be on your right.
Hours:
Monday-Friday non-holiday: 9:30-4:30
Weekends and Holiday periods: 8:30-4:30
Afternoon: 1:00-4:30
Wednesday and Thursday Night: 4:00-close
Friday and Saturday Night: 4:00-10:00
Lift Ticket Prices:
Monday-Friday:
Adult $38
Student $38
Junior $38
Senior $28
Weekends & Holidays:
Full Day Adult $58
Student $48
Junior $38
Senior $38
Afternoon
Adult $40
Student $35
Junior $28
Senior $28
Night
All tickets $28
A full day or afternoon ticket on weekends and holidays can be upgraded to include night skiing for $5.
Rentals:
Ski Rental Package (Skis, Boots & Poles):
Full Day $30 (Military $25)
Afternoon $20 (Military $20)
Night $20 (Night $20)
Snowboard Package (Snowboard & Boots):
Full Day $35 (Military $30)
Afternoon $25 (Military $20)
Night $25 (Military $20)
Snowboard Boots $15
Helmets $10
Ski Poles $5
Lessons:
Group Lessons are for ages 8 and up. They're one-hour and held at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30. A $10 savings is granted if a lift tickets, full rentals package and beginner group lesson are purchased.
Private Lessons are for ages 4 and up and held every hour starting at 10 a.m. Cost: $70 for each hour, $35 per additional person per hour.
What Else Is There To Do:
The Beastly Tubing Park opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. Tickets are good for two hours.
Age 12 and up $20
Under 12 $15
